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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC 29208
p. 803-777-7000
Columbia, SC 29208
p. 803-777-7000
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Information Summary
Ranks 89th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,921 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
68% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
27 / 1270 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
27,065 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of South Carolina-Columbia?
Ranks 526th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,408 | $7,408 | $19,836 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $347 | $347 | $904 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,288 | $8,288 | $17,916 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $411 | $411 | $874 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $18,921 | $18,921 | $31,349 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $8,646 | $8,646 | $21,074 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,646 | $8,646 | $21,074 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $20,496 | $59,268 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $15,500 | $31,000 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $15,584 | $31,476 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $400 | $400 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,416  $7,808 |
$6,416  $7,808 |
$16,784  $20,236 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $720  $838 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,590  $6,520 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,755  $3,755 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $75 |
| Applicants | 13,023 (5,511 male / 7,512 female) |
| Admitted | 8,812 (3,652 male / 5,160 female) |
| Admission rate | 68% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,734 (1,624 male / 2,110 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,677 (1,590 male / 2,087 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 57 (34 male / 23 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 27,065 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of South Carolina-Columbia use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of South Carolina-Columbia accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 303rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 18% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 306th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 82% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 630 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 640 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1060 / 1270 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,391 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $3,280 |
| Board Fee | $2,724 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,980 | 634 |  19% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,072 | 2,299 |  69% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,888 | 1,477 |  44% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,850 | 1,388 |  42% |
| Any financial aid type | 3,009 |  90% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 601 | 399 | 1,000 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,105 | 2,511 | 3,616 |
Hispanic | 202 | 258 | 460 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 318 | 400 | 718 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 30 | 39 | 69 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8,138 | 10,880 | 19,018 |
Race Unknown | 1,034 | 1,150 | 2,184 |
| Total | 11,428 | 15,637 | 27,065 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 160 | 366 | |
| 60 | 193 | 253 | |
| 137 | 106 | 243 | |
| 27 | 175 | 202 | |
| 25 | 175 | 200 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
